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Metropolis (Noun)

Meaning 1

People living in a large densely populated municipality; "the city voted for Republicans in 1994".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The residents struggle with traffic congestion in the metropolis as more people move to the city for better job opportunities.
  • As a result of environmental degradation, quality of life has decreased in this metropolis over the years.
  • Researchers analyzed urban growth in this metropolis by comparing population density with housing trends.
  • According to survey results, the majority of this metropolis voted overwhelmingly for the democratic candidate.
  • Compared to other metropolises around the world, this one lags behind in terms of sustainable energy solutions.

Synonyms

  • City

Hypernyms

  • Municipality

Meaning 2

A large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts; "Ancient Troy was a great city".

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

  • New York City is a bustling metropolis with world-class museums and theaters.
  • The glittering skyscrapers of the financial district dominated the metropolis skyline.
  • London is a historic metropolis with a multicultural population of over 8 million people.
  • The metropolis of Tokyo is famous for its vibrant nightlife, cutting-edge technology, and innovative cuisine.
  • After graduating from college, she moved to the metropolis to pursue her career in journalism.

Synonyms

  • Urban Center
  • City

Hypernyms

  • Municipality

Hyponyms

  • Provincial Capital
  • State Capital
  • National Capital

Related Words

  • Metropolitan (adjective)
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